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"Family, and the warm, loving essence that comes with it, is often born in the kitchen. We spend some of our earliest days making memories by baking, dicing, chopping, and seasoning hearty meals with loved ones."

This is from the heart-warming introduction of The Spice of Life: Healthy and Delicious Recipes for Under $10. The popular and highly-anticipated cookbook by renowned Chicago icon Jorge Zavala has received praised from the literary and culinary community for its stylistic quality and internationally-inspired recipes. Zavala, a long-time global traveler and 35-year veteran of the culinary art, believes that each recipe is meant to warm the heart, inspire the soul, and heal the body and mind.

"Not only are (the meals) delicious and inexpensive...they are very easy to make, even for the inexperienced cook," stated Mr. Zavala.

A delicate blend of homemade meals, hors d'oeuvres, and dessert treats are found in The Spice of Lifeand we are very thankful for the fact that each ingredient used in most recipes is described for both taste and health-value. For example, we learn that bell peppers are a rich source of anti-oxidants and vitamin C while jalapeños may be used as a remedy for season allergies and cardiovascular problems. Pretty neat, huh?

Additionally, the recipes are very easy to follow and written in a fun and intimate manner. The author regularly starts recipes with heartfelt anecdotes from his childhood and those with close family members and friends, giving the book a joie d'etre feel that cannot easily be found in other recipe books.

We 120% approve of the magic within The Spice of Lifeand know our audience will truly love each and every one of the recipes discovered. We've also made it convenient to purchase this treat by following the link below:

While we would continue describing the wonders of chocolate holiday ham and Jorge Zavala's delicious flan, we simply need to find our way back to our kitchens to attempt to replicate the delicious treats found in The Spice of Life.